Players like Santiago Rodríguez
CAM/LWBotafogo · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitSantiago Rodríguez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Santiago Rodríguez are Jón Dagur Þórsteinsson, Ludovic Blas, Afonso Moreira. Doppel rates Jón Dagur Þórsteinsson (Hertha BSC) a 82/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jón Dagur Þórsteinsson scores 82/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Santiago Rodríguez is a creative attacking midfielder who thrives on generating goal-scoring opportunities. With an impressive ability to create big chances and deliver key passes, he stands out in the top 39% of his positional peers, showcasing his playmaking prowess. While he has faced injury challenges, his capacity to influence games with accurate crosses and duel success makes him a valuable asset when fit.
Strengths: Big chances created, Key passes, Duels won. Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Santiago Rodríguez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jón Dagur Þórsteinssonsimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 28 | €800k | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Ludovic Blassimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €9.3m | 88 | 80 |
| 3 | Afonso Moreirasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €18m | 87 | 81 |
| 4 | Bazoumana Tourésimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 20 | €39m | 87 | 79 |
| 5 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 7 | Álex Berenguersimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 31 | €4.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Allahyar Sayyadmaneshsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €3.6m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Başar Önalsimilar↗ | Lille | 22 | €7.7m | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Jesús Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 22 | €29m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santiago Rodríguez
≈ 100% Santiago Rodríguez · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Santiago Rodríguez · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Santiago Rodríguez · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Santiago Rodríguez?
Statistically, Jón Dagur Þórsteinsson (Hertha BSC) is the closest look-alike to Santiago Rodríguez — a 82/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Santiago Rodríguez?
By Doppel's fit score, Jón Dagur Þórsteinsson (Hertha BSC) is the closest profile to Santiago Rodríguez, with a 82/100 overall match. Ludovic Blas and Afonso Moreira are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Santiago Rodríguez?
Yes. Jón Dagur Þórsteinsson (Hertha BSC) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Santiago Rodríguez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Santiago Rodríguez's 2025 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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